Cork University Hospital
Cork, T12 DC4A, Ireland
NCT Number: NCT05946993
To evaluate the feasibility of introducing a men's cancer survivorship programme into routine follow up care in patients with advanced genitourinary malignancies.
This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.
18 year and older
Male
Interventional
Not applicable
Cork, T12 DC4A, Ireland
Study design: Sequential Cohorts/ Parallel Sampling Groups Specific Aim: To assess the feasibility of a comprehensive multidisciplinary interventional programme for men living with advanced/metastatic genitourinary cancers Sample size: 72
Entry criteria: Advanced / metastatic genitourinary cancer (including prostate, kidney, urothelial tract, testicular and/or penile cancers), provided they meet the following conditions:
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Prostate cancer:
Urothelial tract cancer:
Kidney cancer:
Or
Testicular cancer:
Penile Cancer:
Exclusion criteria
participant will have 2 x 1h exercise classes per week with a physiotherapist, who will develop individualized plans based on medical history and scan reviews. Participants will be progressively guided through the programme, incrementally increasing in intensity or with modifications based on symptomatic presentation. This will be based on their baseline strength and cardiovascular fitness testing and grounded on evidence-based protocols previously demonstrating an effect in this patient population. Individualised tailored exercise programme which includes strength and conditioning.
The main goal of the nutritional intervention is to improve the diet quality of each patient using a standardized nutrition assessment, offering evidence-based diet group education and developing personalized nutrition goals. Participants will be progressively guided through the nutrition education programme; with modifications to the individual's usual diet, thereby recognizing personal eating patterns and preferences, which form the basis for individualized dietary counselling. The dietary counselling identifies the type, amount, and frequency of feeding and specifies the caloric/protein level to attain, together with any restrictions and limited or increased individual dietary components.
Nursing, Psycho-oncology, pastoral care and social work-led sessions to inform participants on items including diagnosis shock, acceptance, coping with relationship changes with their partner and their roles, fear of uncertainty and the future, medication management, masculinity (male values being strong, capable, independent), practical management of bills, and household tasks. There will be an inclusion of practical information sessions including health systems information and managing side effects such as urinary symptoms, hot flushes, penile shortening, and loss of body hair.
Time frame: At week 12
The feasibility of introducing a men's cancer survivorship programme into routine follow up care in patients with advanced genitourinary cancer. Purposefully designed feasibility questionnaire will be used. All scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale.
Time frame: At 6-month post intervention timepoint
The feasibility of introducing a men's cancer survivorship programme into routine follow up care in patients with advanced genitourinary cancer. Purposefully designed feasibility questionnaire will be used. All scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale.
Time frame: At week 12
Purposefully designed feasibility questionnaire will be used. All scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale.
Time frame: At the 6-month post intervention timepoint
Purposefully designed feasibility questionnaire will be used. All scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 12-week programme
Quality of Life survey; European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QoL).
All patients will answer at the baseline and at the end of the intervention EORTC QLQ-C30 (30 items). The scoring will be performed according to the EORTC scoring manual. All scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 12-week programme
Cancer related fatigue score; European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-FA12).
All patients will answer at the baseline and at the end of the intervention, week 12. All scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The dietitian will perform physical assessments of each patient at the baseline and at the end of the study. The dietitian will record the weight in kg.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The physiotherapist will perform physical assessments of each patient at the baseline and at the end of the study. The physiotherapist will measure the muscle strength and mass through leg extension and biceps curl in kg.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The physiotherapist will perform 6-minute walk test and measure it in metres (m).
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The dietitian will perform physical assessments to each patient at the baseline and at the end of the study. Muscle strength will be measured using hand grip strength (HGS) based on the Jamar Dynamometer (Model 091011725).
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
All patients will answer at the baseline and at the end of the intervention the FFQ. All patients will answer at the baseline and at the end of the intervention the Food Frequency Questionnaire. Data will be entered in to the FFQ European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) Tool for Analysis (FETA). FETA calculates the average daily intake of 46 nutrients and 14 food groups, for each individual. The default nutrients list provides a description of each nutrient/food group and the units used. The nutrient data for the FFQ foods have come from McCance and Widdowson's "The Composition of Foods (5th edition)" and its associated supplements.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
All patients will answer at the baseline and at the end of the intervention the WCRF/AICR. The higher the score, the better Diet quality.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The dietitian will perform physical assessments of each patient at the baseline and at the end of the study. Weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2. Weight will be reported in kg.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The dietitian will perform physical assessments of each patient at the baseline and at the end of the study. Weight and body fat will be combined to report LBM in kg*(Percentage body/100).
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The dietitian will perform physical assessments of each patient at the baseline and at the end of the study. Waist circumference will be measured in cm.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
The dietitian will perform physical assessments on each patient at the baseline and at the end of the study. Weight (Kg) and body fat (%) and Total Body Water (TBW) will be combined to report the Body Composition score.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
All patients will complete the MST at the baseline and at the end of the intervention. The higher the score, the higher risk of malnutrition.
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks).
Time frame: Baseline and the programme endpoint (12 weeks). A high score represents high functionality problems.
Quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) (EQ-5D-5L). A high score represents high functionality problems.
Time frame: At the programme endpoint (12 weeks)
Qualitative analysis of Usability, Satisfaction and Feasibility Questionnaire Participants, health care professionals and the broader team involved in the development and implementation of the programme will be invited to provide feedback after the completion of their involvement in the study. The higher the score, the better usability and satisfaction from the participant
University College Cork
Other
Acronym: LIAM Mc
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